an thần
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ tʰən˨˩]Huế [ʔaːŋ˧˧ tʰəŋ˦˩]Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ tʰəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
an thần means to calm the nerves; preventing excessive stimulation; usually to aid sleep.
Chinese characters: 安神 (安 “calm” + 神 “mind”)
Meanings of an thần in English
Verb
- in compound to calm the nerves, preventing excessive stimulation, usually to aid sleep
- thuốc an thầntranquilizer
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 安神, composed of 安 (“calm”) and 神 (“mind”).
Frequently asked questions
What does an thần mean in English?
an thần (verb) means "to calm the nerves; preventing excessive stimulation; usually to aid sleep".
How do you pronounce an thần?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ tʰən˨˩]; Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ tʰəŋ˨˩]. Tones: an — level tone (ngang), thần — falling tone (huyền).
Is an thần a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. an thần is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 安神.